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Spring is just around the corner and in some areas, algae is already growing. But the question we hear quite often around this time is, “When can I start?” or, “Is it too early to treat?” The answer really depends on what the weather is like at your pond.

Getting a jump start on algae early in the season can help control growth as the season progresses. Fortunately, treating floating algae and preventing its build up is rather easy and really only one factor may stop you…temperature.

Is your pond above or below 50 degrees? This is important because aquatic algicides become less effective when temperatures fall below 60° Fahrenheit. However, understand that treatments will still work, just not as well. If you have an abundance of algae growing when the water temperatures are below 60° Fahrenheit, it’s worth a quick treatment to get it under control early. If the water temperature is too low, wait to use any treatment and instead use a lake rake to remove excessive algae if you are not able to chemically treat it. Another up-and-coming product that works very well to skim floating debris is the PondSkim™ Debris Skimmer. The PondSkim™ is a tool that contains a float and debris catcher. Simply drag across the surface of the water to collect debris.

If you have algae already growing in your pond we suggest that you get a jump start on it and you’ll be happy you did.

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I tried to get rid of algae last year, but the product I ordered did not work, Tetra pond algae remover. I do have a uv lite for size of pond, 3500 gal. The pea soup water is driving my wife crazy in not being able to see any of the koi.

Hey Allen, I would highly recommend you give us a call 866-POND-HELP (766-3435). One thing I would ask, is how long has it been since you have replaced your UV Bulb in your UB Filter. Also, for a 3,500 gallon pond, what size UV filter are you using?